Wisconsin became the first state in the United States to prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation by amending the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act in 1982. A landmark decision by the Supreme Court in 2020 extended additional federal protections to...
Employment Law
Should an employer treat you differently from other workers?
Minnesota workplaces should give all of their workers consistent and fair treatment. Your employer should not burden you with stricter standards just because of your race, gender, disability or other identifying factors. But what if you notice a worker of a different...
Are limits on bathroom breaks a form of discrimination?
If you retain the ability and qualifications to perform your job at your workplace while you are pregnant, your employer should not take any steps to make your job difficult. Unfortunately, some pregnant mothers experience discrimination or retaliation. One way this...
8 officers file segregation claim for Chauvin guard rotation
Workplace discrimination may happen anywhere, even in law enforcement. When racial tensions from a nationwide incident seep into a precinct, even the bonds between fellow officers may feel shaken to their core. The Minnesota Star Tribune highlights the details of an...
Determining whether your employer has to pay you overtime
Working long hours at your job can be beneficial for a number of reasons. You may be contributing to an exciting project or working as part of a close-knit team. Perhaps most importantly, those hours translate into bigger paychecks. Not everyone in Minnesota...
How do I know my employer is retaliating against me?
If you make a report about harassment, safety concerns or other issues in your workplace to a government authority, you may worry about how your employer will react. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains that you have complete protection under the...
What is non-physical sexual harassment?
Minnesota workers like you deserve a safe workplace to carry out your tasks. Many workplaces claim that they offer protection to workers from all manner of disturbances and harassment. The reality sometimes looks different, though. Not all workplaces offer full...
Sexual harassment victims often face retaliation, termination
Sexual harassment may do more than make you uncomfortable in your Minnesota place of employment. It may also have devastating effects on you mentally and emotionally. This may prove particularly true if you neglect to tell anyone about it. You have a right to call...
Pregnancy discrimination may affect health of baby and mother
Minnesota women may experience pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. Forbes explains that the health of a mother and her baby may suffer when a woman faces job discrimination based on pregnancy. Discrimination laws protect expectant job applicants and employees...
Understanding what qualifies as workplace retaliation
Retaliating against an employee because they reported an incident, is illegal and punishable by law in Minnesota. Workers have the right to express their concerns confidentially without fear of retribution. Companies that implement resources to provide employees with...
